Most cars and trucks get recalled at some point in their lives. So don't be surprised if a letter arrives telling you to bring in your vehicle for repairs. Recalls address safety problems, even if they are minor.Full story

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In this March 18, 2011 photo, 2011 Ford F550 trucks are seen at a dealership in Eatontown, N.J. In this March 29, 2011 photo, new 2011 Ford F-150 trucks are shown at a dealership in Glbert, Ariz. Consumer demand for Ford's fuel-efficient vehicles continues to grow as March sales increased 19 percent

A Ford F-150 truck is parked in Burbank, California April 14, 2011. Ford Motor Co and U.S. safety regulators have agreed to a greatly expanded recall of the best-selling vehicle in North America, the Ford F-150 pickup truck, the regulators said on Thursday. The expanded recall is for a possible shor

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This July 20, 2008 files photo shows the logo for the Ford F-150 truck at a dealership in Hudson, Wisconsin. Ford recalled 1.2 million F-150 vehicles on April 14, 2011, after finding a problem with the pick-up truck's airbag system.